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Easy Monster Cake Recipe

Colorful Easy Monster Cake Recipe for a Spook-tacular Halloween

This Easy Monster Cake Recipe is a colorful and fun dessert that's perfect for Halloween celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Boxed Cake Mix Use a white mix for vibrant marbling.
  • 3 cups Frosting Use your favorite flavor.
  • ½ cup Halloween-themed Sprinkles For decoration.
  • Food Coloring Gel colors or liquid food coloring can be used.
  • Monster Cupcake Toppers or Rings Optional decoration.

Equipment

  • 9" x 13" cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Toothpick
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9” x 13” cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the boxed cake mix according to the package instructions.
  3. Divide the batter evenly into separate bowls and add gel food coloring to achieve vibrant colors.
  4. Spoon alternating dollops of colored batter into the prepared cake pan and gently swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, checking for doneness.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Once cooled, frost the cake and decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles and monster toppers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use a white boxed cake mix for the most vibrant colors. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

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